You can see a free art exhibit this month

Published: Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 5:15 p.m.

Local artist Marilyn Dominique will display her artwork at a free-admission exhibit throughout October at the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild’s Downtown Art Gallery 630.

Officials with the Arts Guild selected Dominique as its Artist of the Month.

The gallery, 630 Belanger St., Houma, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

Dominique said her desire to become an artist began with her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer. She attended schools of business, commercial and fashion design. She later attended Nicholls State University and earned a Bachelor of Education, after which she taught in public and private schools for 28 years.

After retirement, she studied art at Studio One with Dottie Billiu Hensche and John Robichaux, and at John McCrady School of Art in New Orleans.

Dominique developed her own style of painting, an innovative style with a palette knife.

Her choices of mediums are oils and watercolor, using her creativity to capture the essence of subjects that excite her in the moment. As a member of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, she continues to attend workshops, but retains her freedom to recreate her own style.

Dominique has served as the Arts Guild’s president, vice president and recording secretary. She currently holds the office of corresponding secretary.

Shrimp and Petroleum Festival winners

Several Arts Guild members entered the annual art competition held by Artist Guild Unlimited during the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival.

A first ever photography competition sponsored by the Arts Guild is scheduled for Nov. 4-9. Applications will be available soon. Anyone interested in entering this competition can request an application by email at info@TFAG.org, or contact the show’s chairwoman, Carolyn France, at 258-1545 or Downtown Art Gallery 630 at 851-2198.

Art After Dark

Arts Guild officials want to thank all local businesses, artists and visitors to the Sept. 8 event in downtown Houma.

Artist Tip

This month’s artist tip is how to make darks. Watercolor painters sometimes have a hard time mixing good, strong darks, which are needed to hold the painting together and to emphasize the focal point.

A good rich dark needs to have a feeling of luminosity and atmosphere, and getting some color into them is the best way to achieve this. Practice using the following mixtures in your paintings. Get familiar with them until you feel comfortable using them and know how each behaves when used in your painting. These mixes can also be successfully used with oil or acrylic paints.

- Ultramarine blue and Alizarin crimson.

- Phthalo blue, Alizarin crimson and Brunt sienna.

- Viridian or Sap green and Cadmium red.

- Ultramarine blue, Brunt Sienna or Brunt Umber.

- Ivory Black, Viridian and Brunt Sienna.

- Paynes Gray and Brunt Sienna.

It’s important to experiment with your art supplies to know exactly what effects you can achieve. Creativity is the cornerstone of successful painting.

<p>The Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild</p><p>Local artist Marilyn Dominique will display her artwork at a free-admission exhibit throughout October at the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild's Downtown Art Gallery 630.</p><p>Officials with the Arts Guild selected Dominique as its Artist of the Month.</p><p>The gallery, 630 Belanger St., Houma, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. </p><p>Dominique said her desire to become an artist began with her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer. She attended schools of business, commercial and fashion design. She later attended Nicholls State University and earned a Bachelor of Education, after which she taught in public and private schools for 28 years. </p><p>After retirement, she studied art at Studio One with Dottie Billiu Hensche and John Robichaux, and at John McCrady School of Art in New Orleans.</p><p>Dominique developed her own style of painting, an innovative style with a palette knife.</p><p>Her choices of mediums are oils and watercolor, using her creativity to capture the essence of subjects that excite her in the moment. As a member of the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild, she continues to attend workshops, but retains her freedom to recreate her own style. </p><p>Dominique has served as the Arts Guild's president, vice president and recording secretary. She currently holds the office of corresponding secretary. </p><p>Shrimp and Petroleum Festival winners</p><p>Several Arts Guild members entered the annual art competition held by Artist Guild Unlimited during the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. </p><p>The winners in the oil category were Dolores Legendre, first; Carlotta Matherne, third; and Sue Junot, honorable mention. </p><p>The winner in the acrylic category was Karen Kelly, third. </p><p>Dolores Legendre, Jean Ayo, Betty Porche and Cecile Evans received honorable mention awards in the watercolor category. Merit awards went to Sue Junot, Janet Mayfield and Betty Porche. </p><p>Off-site Exhibits</p><p>Karen Bordok, an Arts Guild member, is displaying her work at Griffin's Poboy and Grille, 1015 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma.</p><p>Rose Portier, another Arts Guild member, is showcasing her work at Woody's Restaurant inside Quality Hotel, 210 S. Hollywood Road, Houma. </p><p>Watercolor Workshop</p><p>The Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild is sponsoring a two-day watercolor workshop with New Orleans artist Martha Guthrie on Oct. 18 and 19 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2226 Bayou Blue Road.</p><p>Photography Competition</p><p>A first ever photography competition sponsored by the Arts Guild is scheduled for Nov. 4-9. Applications will be available soon. Anyone interested in entering this competition can request an application by email at info@TFAG.org, or contact the show's chairwoman, Carolyn France, at 258-1545 or Downtown Art Gallery 630 at 851-2198.</p><p>Art After Dark</p><p>Arts Guild officials want to thank all local businesses, artists and visitors to the Sept. 8 event in downtown Houma. </p><p>Artist Tip</p><p>This month's artist tip is how to make darks. Watercolor painters sometimes have a hard time mixing good, strong darks, which are needed to hold the painting together and to emphasize the focal point. </p><p>A good rich dark needs to have a feeling of luminosity and atmosphere, and getting some color into them is the best way to achieve this. Practice using the following mixtures in your paintings. Get familiar with them until you feel comfortable using them and know how each behaves when used in your painting. These mixes can also be successfully used with oil or acrylic paints. </p><p>- Ultramarine blue and Alizarin crimson. </p><p>- Phthalo blue, Alizarin crimson and Brunt sienna. </p><p>- Viridian or Sap green and Cadmium red. </p><p>- Ultramarine blue, Brunt Sienna or Brunt Umber. </p><p>- Ivory Black, Viridian and Brunt Sienna. </p><p>- Paynes Gray and Brunt Sienna. </p><p>It's important to experiment with your art supplies to know exactly what effects you can achieve. Creativity is the cornerstone of successful painting.</p><p>For information, visit the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild website at www.TFAG.org or email info@TFAG.org.</p>